What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingMaltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Malic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Inulin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Allantoin, Malic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Inulin, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Benzoate, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningLarix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantApigenin
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycine
Buffering
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Apigenin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycine, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Metabisulfite, Zinc Chloride, Oleanolic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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